The Motel Swing Happy Hour on Radio KSUE

The Motel Swing Happy Hour on Radio KSUE

Author: Sue Palmer Language: English Episodes: 30
Tune into The Motel Swing Happy Hour on Radio KSUE for a weekly dose of rhythm and stories, curated by pianist and bandleader Sue Palmer. This isn't just a playlist; it's a personal archive of American roots music, pulled directly from Sue's own life on the road and in the studio. Each episode feels like pulling up a stool at a backstage gathering, where the tracks played are steeped in real history. You'll hear selections from Sue Palmer's extensive career with her various bands, alongside recordings from the deep network of musician friends she's collaborated with over the years. The result is a warm, inviting mix of swing, boogie-woogie, blues, and jump blues that has the lived-in feel of a favorite vinyl collection. The music in this podcast is connected by the experiences that created it, offering listeners not only great tunes but a sense of the community and stories behind them. For anyone who appreciates music with character and a direct line to the artists who make it, this show provides a consistent and joyful escape. Settle in with Sue Palmer as your guide for an hour that swings with authenticity and the easy camaraderie of shared musical passion.
Episodes
Movin' Along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:11
This podcast features the latest EP recording of Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, "Movin' Along,", with discussion on songs, other artists, and cultural happenings that influenced the album process.
Handful of Keys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:20
This podcast consists of just a few of the many piano players who have inspired me over the years: Katie Webster, Sweet Emma Barrett, Marcia Ball, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson, Rockhouse Annie, Tresse Turner, and more.
50s Manhattan Jazz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:31
Bebop, beatniks, wayout voices, sidestreet clubs as well as Carnegie Hall prevailed; Fifty Second Street was filled with hipsters having drinks and listening to jazz; Midtown, Greenwich Village, and Harlem were filled wi…
Country KSUE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:32
Country KSUE explores Sue's introduction to Country and Western music, featuring Deford Bailey, Ray Charles, Hazel&Alice, Mrs. Etta Baker, The Quebe Sisters, The Pointer Sisters, Buck Owens, Jo Miller, and many more.
VINYL: 30's Jazz & Blues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:55
As I continue to explore my VINYL collection, this podcast explores the 30's transitional period between Ragtime Jazz and Bebop and Rhythm & Blues: the 30s Swing Era. Artists featured include Fletcher Henderson, John Kir…
VINYL: The 2nd Shelf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:34
"VINYL: The 2nd Shelf," continues to explore the artists I discovered in my 20s, when cultural changes were happening in many areas: Cannonball Adderley, Archie Shepp, Meg Christian, Gwen Avery, Teresa Trull, The Pointer…
Vinyl! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:52
Due to great new technology, I have rediscovered my vinyl collection from the late '60s, '70s, and early '80s! This first vinyl podcast has become a tribute to a few women who had long and wonderful careers in music: Val…
Halloween 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:28
Sue's Halloween show features some of San Diego's scariest jazz and blues musicians. WATCH OUT!!!
Conversations with Charles McPherson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:31
"Conversations with Charles McPherson" gives an insight into the artistic process of a living jazz legend, who has known the world class jazz world for over 60 years, remembering Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and the c…
MINGUS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:39
MINGUS, the podcast, gives a short overview of the career of the brilliant jazz recordings and compositions of the volatile Charles Mingus, including compositions with other artists, in an era rife with angst.